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SOLITAIRE

Classic Klondike. Build the four foundations up from Ace to King by suit, stack the tableau down in alternating colors, and work the deck until every card is home.

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Game guide

About Solitaire

Solitaire — specifically Klondike, the version that shipped with a generation of computers — is the definitive single-player card game. PLAYNESKO's free browser Solitaire deals you a classic game any time you want a quiet few minutes.

The goal is to build the four foundations up from Ace to King, one suit each, by untangling the shuffled tableau below. Simple to learn and endlessly replayable, a good game of Solitaire is equal parts patience and planning.

Cards & BoardControls: Mouse / DragCardsSolo

How to Play Solitaire

  1. 1Drag cards with your mouse to move them between the tableau columns.
  2. 2Build the tableau down in alternating colours — for example, a red six on a black seven.
  3. 3Move Aces up to the foundations, then build each foundation up by suit from Ace to King.
  4. 4Flip cards from the stock when you run out of moves, and empty a column to make room for a King.
  5. 5Win by moving all 52 cards up to the four foundations.

Tips & Strategy

  • Always free your face-down tableau cards first — turning them over opens up new moves.
  • Don't rush every Ace and Two to the foundations; you may need them in the tableau to park other cards.
  • Try to empty a column so you have somewhere to place a King and restart a sequence.
  • Think a move ahead before drawing from the stock; once cards are buried, your options shrink.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solitaire free to play?
Yes. Solitaire is free on PLAYNESKO, with no download and no account needed.
Which version of Solitaire is this?
This is classic Klondike Solitaire — the familiar deal-and-build-up game most people simply call 'Solitaire'.
How do I move cards?
Drag cards with your mouse between the tableau columns and up to the foundations.
How do I win at Solitaire?
You win by building all four foundation piles up from Ace to King, one for each suit, using every card in the deck.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Solitaire runs in your web browser with nothing to download.

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